Networking Opportunities

Sunday, 24 June 2012

Young Professional Networking Reception

1830–2000 hrs

The evening social in the Maurepas room on the 3rd floor of the Sheraton New Orleans provides a great chance for young professional members of the Institute, professionally employed members under the age of 36, to meet other members, network, and make new contacts. Join the AIAA YP Committee for food, drinks, and relaxed socializing.

Monday, 25 June 2012

Accompanying Persons Meet and Greet

1000–1100 hrs

An informational meet and greet session will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans for all accompanying persons of conference attendees. Coffee and tea will be served. A representative from the hotel concierge will be on hand to answer questions about New Orleans. Room location will be listed in the final program.

Monday, 25 June 2012

World War II Museum Reception

1900–2030 hrs

From the beaches of Normandy to the sands of Iwo Jima, The National World War II Museum's exhibits are a blend of personal accounts, artifacts, documents, photographs and original film footage. The stories of the dozens of amphibious landings and the thousands of men and women who made Allied victory in World War II possible are told through three floors of exhibit space. In addition, special exhibits draw on the Museum’s own collections, as well as relevant traveling exhibits to further illustrate and explore the war that changed the world. The museum reception is included where indicated. Additional tickets may be purchased for $75 via the registration form or at the AIAA on-site registration desk.

Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Awards Luncheon

1200–1400 hrs

The Tuesday Awards Luncheon will be held in the Napoleon Ballroom. Admission is included in the registration fee where indicated. Additional tickets may be purchased for $40 via the registration form or at the AIAA on-site registration desk. The Fluids Dynamics Award, the Aerodynamics Award, the Thermophysics, the Ground Testing Awards, the Plasmadynamics and Lasers Award, the Aerodynamic Measurement Technology Award, and an AIAA Sustained Service Award will be presented at the luncheon. A presentation on the Design/Build/Fly Competition will also be given.

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Exhibitor Luncheon

1200–1300 hrs

Come and have lunch with the exhibitors in Napoleon Ballroom. Admission is included in the registration fee where indicated. Additional tickets may be purchased for $40 via the registration form or at the AIAA on-site registration desk.